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The purpose of this document is to establish Saudi Aramco’s contractual requirements
for a contractor company’s management of safety. These contractual requirements
establish minimum acceptable safety-related administrative standards and are intended
to supplement, not replace, the contractor’s own safety program. Contractors shall
implement additional measures as necessary to ensure workplace safety and shall
implement all applicable measures required by Saudi Arabian Government laws and
regulations. Saudi Aramco (SA) considers safety to be no less of a priority than other
business considerations, including schedule and cost.
These safety-related administrative standards shall apply to all contractor companies
and their subcontractors working on long form contracts, mid form contracts and as
applicable on short form contracts within SA facilities, on SA project sites and at
project support facilities covered under SA Land Use Permits (including laydown,
fabrication or maintenance yards), as well as contractor camps housing SA employees
or contractor/subcontractor personnel who work on contracts with SA on or off SA
property.
The requirements of the following SA standards are mandatory for contractor
compliance.
SA General Instructions (GIs):
GI 2.100, Work Permit System
GI 2.102, Pressure Testing Safely
GI 2.709, Gas Testing Procedure
GI 2.716, Land Use Permit Procedures
GI 2.718, Contractor Site Allotment Procedure
GI 2.721, Electrical Arc Flash Hazard Mitigation
GI 6.007, Reporting of Contractor On-Job Injuries/Occupational Illnesses
GI 6.012, Isolation, Lockout and Use of Hold Tags
GI 6.025, Control of Remote Area Travel and Search/Rescue Procedures
GI 6.030, Traffic and Vehicle Safety
GI 7.024, Marine and Offshore Crane, Hoist, and Rigging Operations
GI 7.025, Heavy Equipment Operator Testing and Certification
GI 7.026, Crane and Heavy Equipment Incident Reporting Procedures
GI 7.027, Crane Suspended Personnel Platform (Manbasket) Operations
GI 7.028, Crane Lifts: Types and Procedures
GI 7.029, Rigging Hardware Requirements
GI 7.030, Inspection and Testing Requirements for Elevating/Lifting Equipment
GI 7.031, Heavy Equipment Services
GI 8.001, Safety Requirements for Scaffolds
GI 150.002, Basic Life Support (BLS) Heartsaver Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) / Standard First Aid (SFA) and First Aid Kit
GI 151.006, Implementing the Saudi Aramco Sanitary Code
GI 298.010, Administration Procedure of Contractor Camps/Parks and
Construction Camps
GI 430.001, Waste Management
GI 1021.000, Street and Road Closure: Excavations, Reinstatement and Traffic
Controls
GI 1321.015, Request for Air Medical Evacuation
GI 1781.001, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment
SA Engineering Standards (SAESs):
SAES-A-112, Meteorological and Seismic Design Data
SAES-B-014, Safety Requirements for Plant and Operations Support Buildings
SAES-B-017, Fire Water System Design
SAES-B-019, Portable, Mobile and Special Fixed Firefighting Equipment
SAES-B-055, Plant Layout
SAES-B-062, Onshore Wellsite Safety
SAES-B-064, Onshore and Nearshore Pipeline Safety
SAES-M-006, Saudi Aramco Security and General Purpose Fencing
SAES-M-100, Saudi Aramco Building Code
SAES-P-111, Grounding
SAES-P-123, Lighting
SA Construction Safety Manual (CSM)
SA Medical Minimum Standards Requirements Manual (MMSR Manual)
SA Safety Handbook, Minimum Safety Rules
SA Sanitary Code (SASC)
4.1 Contractor’s Safety Program and Performance
A. The contractor shall establish an effective corporate (companywide) safety
program that shall be fully implemented at each work site.
B. The contractor’s corporate safety program shall be aligned with SA’s
safety requirements (e.g., as per Attachment A3 of the SA Safety
Management Guide for Contractor Pre-Qualification Safety Evaluation)
and shall govern how safety is managed throughout the contractor
company.
C. The contractor’s safety program shall be based on the safety/loss
prevention policy formally endorsed by the contractor company’s owner
and/or senior management (e.g., CEO, President, General Manager).
D. The contractor’s safety program shall include procedures for effectively
evaluating potential subcontractors’ safety programs and for conducting
regular site safety performance evaluations of their subcontractor’s work at
the job site.
E. SA reserves the right to advise a contractor in writing of its objection to the
safety program or safety performance of any subcontractor. The prime
contractor retains full responsibility for the safety performance of his
subcontractor(s). Contractor is not relieved from any liability or obligation
as a result of contractor’s use of subcontractors or SA’s nonobjection of
said subcontractors.
F. During planning and execution of contracted work, the contractor shall
meet all SA safety requirements. Contractor site management shall ensure
compliance with the requirements of this document, the SA Construction
Safety Manual (CSM), other applicable SA requirements and the
Contractor Site Safety Program (CSSP) at the work site.
4.2 Contractor Safety Prequalification
In accordance with SA’s contracting procedures, contractor companies are
required to be successfully prequalified in safety (as per the SA Safety
Management Guide, Contractor Pre-Qualification Safety Evaluation)
before being eligible to be awarded a long form contact, mid form contract
or short form contract for work to be performed within a SA facility or
project site or where the SA proponent organization (SAPO) considers the
work to be inherently dangerous.
4.3 Contractor Prejob Safety Explanation Meetings
A. The SAPO will communicate relevant general and site-specific safety
standards and information to the contractor during prejob safety
explanation meetings, including:
Job Explanation (Job X) meetings, which are held with potential
bidders, and/or
Kick-off meetings, which are held with the contractor that is awarded
the contract before they begin on-site work activities.
B. Following the prejob safety explanation meeting, the contractor shall
attend any site hazard identification tour led by the SAPO, with
participation by SA Loss Prevention Department (LPD), as required.
C. Safety, health and environmental standards and information covered during
these meetings may not represent all areas of potential hazard to the
contractor/subcontractor’s personnel and equipment. It shall be the
contractor’s responsibility to fully comply with the contract, including
identifying and addressing all potential safety, health and environmental
hazards, and to include the costs of compliance in the contract.
4.4 Facility Safety Orientation
SA requires all contractor and subcontractor personnel to attend a
facility-specific safety orientation prior to receiving their SA plant ID
and/or being allowed to work on-site. Multiple safety orientations may be
required if a plant ID permits access to more than one facility (e.g., one
orientation for each facility). Unless provided by the SAPO, the contractor
shall provide translation of the safety orientation presentation(s) and
materials into languages understood by its employees.
4.5 Contractor Site Safety Staff
A. Contractor shall provide full-time and qualified site safety staff in
accordance with Table 4.1, with respect to the maximum number of
contractor and subcontractor employees who are present at the job site at
a given time, or as otherwise requested by the SAPO (e.g., during a Job Explanation meeting).
1 – 25 No No None 26 – 50 No One (1) None 51 – 500 No One (1) 1:50 501 – 1,000 Yes 1 for every 10
safety officers 1:50
1,001 – 5,000 Yes 1 for every 10 safety officers
20 officers plus additional at ratio of 1:100
5,001+ Yes 1 for every 10 safety officers
60 officers plus additional at ratio of 1:150
B. The site safety manager (whose job title could also be site safety
superintendent, senior safety engineer, safety coordinator, etc.) shall be fluent in spoken and written English and shall have at least 10 years of safety experience specific to the contract’s scope of work.
C. Site safety supervisor(s) shall be fluent in spoken and written English and shall have at least seven years of safety experience specific to the contract’s scope of work.
D. All field safety officers (whose job title could also be safety inspector, site safety engineer, safety advisor, safety representative or similar position) shall be fluent in spoken and written English and have at least five years of safety experience specific to the contract’s scope of work. Note: Safety officers with less than five years of safety experience, as well as clerical, fire watch, confined space standby men, hazardous materials handlers, etc., shall be excluded from the numbers of safety staff in Table 4.1. Contractor is advised that additional safety officers may be necessary based on the risk of the activities to be performed and as requested by the SAPO.
E. The contractor shall provide the safety manager and each safety supervisor with a personal means of communication (e.g., mobile phone) and a dedicated motor vehicle equipped for the travel environment that may be encountered during the course of his work.
F. The names and qualifications (e.g., CV/resume, training certificates) of the safety manager, site safety supervisor(s) and all field safety officers who will work on the job shall be submitted to the SAPO for review and concurrence prior to beginning work.
G. Prior to beginning work, the SAPO will review the qualifications of the
contractor’s on-site safety staff, including years of relevant safety work
experience, academic education and degree(s), formal safety training and
internationally recognized safety certifications (e.g., OSHA, NEBOSH,
NSC). If requested by the SAPO, the contractor’s safety staff shall also
take and pass a written examination and/or interview.
H. The SAPO reserves the right to reject proposed safety staff personnel
based on review of their qualifications.
I. The safety manager/supervisor and field safety officer positions shall be
filled prior to commencement of on-site work and shall remain filled until
completion of work.
J. Contractor safety staff personnel shall not be assigned dual roles
(e.g., Not a site safety officer and the scaffold inspector).
K. During the course of the work, safety staff qualifications shall be made
available for review at the contractor’s site office as requested by the
SAPO.
L. Contractor’s site safety staff personnel shall be present at the job site at
all times while contractor and/or subcontractor personnel are working,
including nights, weekends, holidays and extended working hours.
M. The SAPO reserves the right to require the contractor to replace the
safety manager/supervisor or any safety officers whose work is deemed
unacceptable by the SAPO.
N. The SAPO reserves the right to require the contractor to provide
additional safety and health specialists where special technical expertise
is required.
4.6 Safety Meetings
A. Contractor’s site supervision shall conduct prejob (―toolbox‖) craft safety
meetings with their personnel to address job-specific safety issues prior to
beginning a different work activity. These prejob craft safety meetings
shall include a review of applicable sections of the hazard identification
plan (HIP). See Section 6.0.
B. Contractor’s site supervision shall also conduct weekly safety meetings in
the native language of the attendees. Attendees shall include contractor’s
and subcontractor’s site personnel. These safety meetings shall be no
shorter than 15 minutes and shall cover, but not be limited to, work
hazards and related job procedures, as well as a review/update of the HIP.
C. Weekly safety meetings shall be documented with records maintained
and shall be made available for review by the SAPO upon request.
D. Contractor site management shall attend and participate in the
contractor’s weekly safety meetings.
E. Upon request by the SAPO, contractor’s site management, site
supervision and/or site safety staff shall attend the SAPO’s safety
meetings (e.g., safe operations committee [SOC] meetings, safety
coordination meetings).
4.7 Contractor Site Management Safety Meetings
In addition to making safety an agenda item at regular internal contractor
company management meetings (e.g., project progress meetings),
contractor site management (e.g., project manager, construction
managers, site superintendents) shall conduct a separate meeting, at least
monthly, to discuss safety, health and environmental issues. Minutes of
these meetings shall be documented. Action items and needed corrective
actions shall be documented and tracked until closed. Copies of these
documents shall be provided to the SAPO upon request. Attendees shall
include senior site supervision, the safety manager/supervisor(s), safety
officers, key field personnel and, if requested, representatives from the
SAPO and other applicable SA organizations.
4.8 Hazard Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
A. Hazards not eliminated through design shall be mitigated by appropriate
administrative controls (e.g., safe work procedures) and/or personal
protective equipment (PPE) controls.
B. Contractor and their subcontractor(s) shall provide the proper PPE (e.g.,
hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves) that meets
SA specifications to its employees. See Chapter I-3, Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE), of the SA Construction Safety Manual (CSM).
C. Contractor and subcontractor personnel who work in SA plant areas where
use of flame resistant clothing (FRC) is required or who may be exposed to
a flash fire hazard shall be provided by their employer with the proper type,
size and quantity of FRC in accordance with SAPO requirements.
D. The type, size and quantity of arc flash PPE and FRC per GI 2.721 shall be
provided to electrical workers by their employer and shall be properly
used.
4.9 Health and Environmental Monitoring
Health and environmental monitoring shall be conducted by the contractor,
as applicable (e.g., as identified in the HIP), to protect their personnel
against exposure to health hazards (e.g., radiation, H2S, respiratory, noise).
Monitoring shall be performed by qualified personnel and the results shall
be submitted to the SAPO for review upon request.
4.10 Behavioral Observation and Site Safety Inspection
A. The contractor shall implement behavioral observation and site inspection
programs to detect and correct unsafe acts and conditions. Observations
and inspections shall be frequently (e.g., weekly) conducted by contractor
site management (e.g., project manager, construction manager, site
superintendent), safety staff, supervisors and employees, who shall be
properly trained.
B. Unsafe acts and conditions shall be immediately reported to the relevant
supervisor for correction as soon as practical. Life threatening hazards shall
be corrected immediately. Corrective actions for unsafe conditions shall be
identified and tracked until completion, with follow-up to verify proper
implementation.
C. Contractor shall perform trending and analysis of behavioral observations
and site safety inspections to identify negative trends and mitigate safety
problems.
D. Statistics of inspection findings and observations shall be used to establish
the priority of safety talks and training topics.
E. Contractor shall provide copies of any and all inspection and observation
records as requested by the SAPO.
4.11 Site Safety Performance Monitoring
A. The SAPO will monitor, evaluate, inspect and report contractor job site
safety performance. Performance monitoring will be performed in
accordance with the SA Safety Management Guide, Contractor Site Safety
Performance Monitoring and/or Project Management’s Project Safety
Index (PSI). Contractor shall participate in site safety evaluations and
inspections, as requested by the SAPO.
B. A rating of ―poor‖ (4) or ―unsatisfactory‖ (5) in any evaluation category on
the SA Contractor Site Safety Evaluation Form (Attachment A3 in the
SMG) or PSI is considered a violation of the safety requirements of the
contract. In this case, the SAPO reserves the right to conduct performance
counseling meeting(s) with contractor management and/or take other
measures in accordance with SA’s contracting procedures.
C. Corrective actions shall be implemented by the contractor within any SA-
specified time period and in accordance with Section 4.14 herein.
Corrective actions shall be identified and tracked until completion, with
follow-up to verify proper implementation.
4.12 Work Permits
A. For work to be carried out in a SA-specified ―restricted area,‖ or as may be
required by the SAPO, contractor and subcontractor personnel shall
comply with the requirements of GI 2.100, GI 2.102, GI 2.709, GI 6.012,
as well as Chapter I-4, Work Permit System, of the CSM.
B. Contractor’s and subcontractor’s work permit receivers shall obtain the
proper work permit (e.g., hot work permit or cold work permit) and any
associated confined space entry and release permits for work to be carried
out in a SA-specified ―restricted area‖ or as may be required by the SAPO.
C. Contractors shall maintain records of their current receiver certificate
holders, with their names and corresponding certificate expiration dates.
4.13 Jobsite Safety Logbook (JSL)
A. For capital project construction contracts and other long form contracts as
requested by the SAPO, a hardbound Jobsite Safety Logbook (JSL),
supplied by the contractor(s), shall be maintained at the SA job site office.
The JSL shall have pages that are sequentially numbered.
B. The SAPO (e.g., SA Project Management), LPD or other SA personnel
will enter their name, date and comments regarding safety observations in
the JSL on the left-hand page.
C. Contractor shall immediately take necessary corrective actions to mitigate
observed safety hazards, including those documented in the JSL.
D. Contractor responses shall be entered within 48 hours on the right-hand
page opposite the SA entry. Contractor responses shall clearly state action
items, responsible parties, and estimated time for completion (ETC) in
order to close the entry.
E. A member of the contractor’s site management (e.g., project manager, job
manager, site superintendent), other than safety staff, shall sign/date that
entries are properly closed.
F. The SAPO reserves the right to notify contractor of failure to properly
close JSL entries and to take necessary actions to eliminate the subsequent
deficiency.
G. Failure to correct deficiencies noted in the JSL may result in that part of the
job site work activities being suspended at the contractor’s expense until
the noted safety deficiencies have been corrected.
H. JSLs shall be given to the SAPO when all pages are filled and/or at job
completion.
4.14 Failure to Comply
A. Upon receiving notification from the SAPO of failure to comply with the
requirements of the contract and any actions needed to prevent the injury
or death of personnel, damage to equipment, loss of process or damage to
the environment during performance of work, the contractor shall
immediately take all necessary actions including, but not limited to, action
requested by the SAPO.
B. If contractor fails to take prompt corrective action, the SAPO may direct
the contractor to suspend all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective
action has been taken. Costs incurred by contractor as a result of such work
suspension shall be solely the contractor's responsibility.
C. Disputes involving safety shall be elevated to the contractor’s higher
management for resolution before work can proceed.
4.15 Transportation
A. Contractor and their subcontractors shall provide safe and adequate
transportation to and from the work site for their employees.
B. The contractor shall install and maintain roads as needed to access the
work site (e.g., for remote capital projects).
C. Contractor-provided transportation shall stop at a safe location completely
off the main road or highway (e.g., on a side street or authorized bus stop)
and contractor personnel shall only disembark on the safe (i.e., sidewalk)
side.
D. Motor vehicles used for transportation of contractor’s employees shall have
a valid SA sticker (if required to enter a SA facility) and be kept in a clean
and hygienic condition. Automobiles shall be air-conditioned. Defective
vehicles shall not be used for transportation.
E. Contractor’s employees shall be transported in the passenger compartments
of motor vehicles equipped with seat belts for all occupants. All seats in
cars and trucks shall face forward.
F. For larger sites, suitable buses may be used for transportation of
employees. Buses without seat belts shall not be used after Jan. 1, 2015.
Newly purchased buses shall have seat belts provided for all occupants and
have air-conditioning installed.
G. Seat belts shall be continuously worn by all occupants of motor vehicles
and buses in motion.
H. Buses shall not be overloaded (no more occupants than the manufacturer’s
stated seating capacity of the bus) and emergency exits shall be accessible
and operable (not blocked or locked). Buses shall be equipped with fire
extinguisher(s).
I. Motor vehicles and buses shall be in good working order. Documented
inspections shall be performed for motor vehicles and buses at least
monthly. Motor vehicles and buses shall be maintained in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions. The SAPO reserves the right to require
removal and replacement of any motor vehicle or bus deemed unsafe or
unfit for its intended purpose.
J. Personnel operating motor vehicles and buses on SA property or project
sites shall follow all Saudi Arabian Government regulations, GI 6.030
requirements and the rules and requirements in Chapter I-8, Traffic and
Vehicle Safety, of the CSM.
K. Contractor site management shall develop and implement a remote area
travel program per GI 6.025 to control travel and provide for any necessary
search and rescue of their employees in remote areas.
L. For remote travel and oversize/heavy loads, the contractor shall implement
a journey management program.
4.16 Fitness for Duty
A. Contractor shall verify that its personnel are fit for duty relative to medical,
physical and substance abuse considerations.
B. Contractor shall arrange for vision check(s) for all employees needing or
suspected of needing corrective lenses in order to perform their assigned
work.
C. Contractor shall ensure that personnel requiring sight correction (as
determined by a vision check) wear appropriate safety eyewear (i.e.,
prescription safety glasses with side protection or safety overglasses over
standard prescription glasses). See Chapter I-3, Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE), of the CSM.
D. To prevent serious fatigue, contractor and subcontractor personnel shall not
work excessive hours, with a maximum of 12 hours daily, except as may
be requested/approved by the SAPO (e.g., during an emergency or
unforeseen circumstances). Maximum work hours including portal-to-
portal transportation shall not exceed 16 hours in any 24 hour period.
4.17 Heat Stress
A. Contractor management is responsible for managing their employees’ work
so as to avoid and prevent heat-related illnesses. Contractor shall ensure
the requirements in Chapter I-13, Heat Stress, of the CSM are fully
implemented at the work site.
B. Prior to performing work during hot weather, the contractor shall conduct a
thorough heat stress evaluation to identify tasks and conditions that present
a potential heat stress hazard. This evaluation shall include observations,
discussions with workers and supervisors, review of any previously
reported heat-related illnesses and shall be based on the U.S. Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Technical Manual TED 01-00-
015, Section III: Chapter 4, ―Heat Stress‖ and/or the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Occupational Exposure to Hot
Environments.
C. The contractor shall develop and implement a written heat stress
management program based on the results of the heat stress evaluation, as
well as SA’s heat stress requirements. The contractor shall provide proper
resources to support implementation of the plan, including but not limited
to procurement and provision of materials and supplies. The contractor’s
heat stress management program shall be submitted to the SAPO for
review and concurrence prior to the start of work during hot weather (i.e.,
prior to April 1).
D. The contractor’s heat stress evaluation and management program shall
address the following:
Job Location — specific locations of each task, including proximity to
heat-producing equipment, confined spaces, work requiring specialized
PPE, etc.
Work Duration and Schedule — frequency at which the task is
performed and how much time and effort is required to perform the
work.
Clothing — what workers wear can make a big difference in how
much body heat they build up. Additional work clothing and/or more
frequent laundry cycles shall be provided to enable workers to wear
clean clothes each day.
Environmental Conditions — procedures to monitor air temperature
and humidity and immediately communicate changing heat stress
conditions to workers (e.g., use of color-coded flags and/or mass
distribution of SMS mobile phone text messages to site supervisors
and other personnel in nonrestricted areas).
Controls — plan for and provide needed heat stress controls (i.e.,
engineering, administrative and personal protective controls) that shall
be used to prevent heat-related illness. See Chapter I-13, Heat Stress,
of the CSM.
E. Contractor shall provide training to site management and supervision on
the heat stress management program, including recognition of, prevention
of and response to heat-related illness, with emphasis on their
responsibilities for ensuring safe working conditions (particularly suitable
work/rest rotations for workers).
F. Contractor shall provide training and guidance to their employees in the
recognition of, prevention of and response to heat-related illness.
4.18 Emergency Response
A. An emergency response plan (ERP) for each specific site shall be
established by the contractor and/or by the contractor in coordination with
the SAPO. For additional information, see the SA Emergency Management
Guide. The contractor’s ERP shall be submitted to the SAPO for review
prior to the start of work.
B. Contractors shall ensure that their ERP is aligned with the SAPO and/or
SA facility’s ERPs, as applicable.
C. Contractor shall train personnel on their specific roles in the ERP and shall
conduct their own periodic emergency drills.
D. When an emergency alarm is sounded for any reason, all contractor
personnel shall immediately shut down their job, make it safe and proceed
in an orderly manner to the designated assembly point.
E. SA periodically conducts emergency response drills to perform and
evaluate emergency response procedures. All contractor personnel are
required to take part in these drills just as if it were an actual emergency as
mentioned above.
F. Any action items from critiques of emergency drills that are applicable to
the contractor shall be implemented by contractor site management.
Review and verification of closure of these action items shall be performed
during contractor site management safety meetings.
G. For projects outside of SA facilities, the contractor shall install a proper
emergency notification system and alarm(s), which shall include prompt
activation of emergency response personnel. Contractor shall periodically
conduct emergency response drills to evaluate emergency response
systems and procedures.
4.19 Authority for Employees to Stop Work
Contractor shall provide the SAPO with written evidence that its
employees and subcontractor employees clearly have authority to stop
their own work and the work related to the contract due to unsafe
conditions or acts.
4.20 Incident Reporting and Investigation
A. Contractor shall establish a policy and procedures to promote timely
reporting of all unsafe acts and conditions, near-misses, injuries and other
incidents, in accordance with GI 6.007 and Chapter I-2, Incident Reporting
and Investigation. Proper corrective actions shall be promptly taken.
B. Contractor shall investigate all incidents involving their personnel and/or
their subcontractors’ personnel and shall participate in any SA incident
investigation as requested by the SAPO.
C. Contractor’s incident investigations shall be performed in a timely manner
and root causes of the incident shall be properly identified. Effective
corrective actions to prevent recurrence shall be identified and tracked to
completion, with follow-up to verify proper implementation.
5.1 Contractor shall properly plan and establish job-specific safe work
procedures for all contracted work. For long form capital project
construction contracts where SA Project Management is the proponent or
as requested in writing by the SAPO, the contractor shall develop,
implement and adhere to a job-specific contractor site safety program
(CSSP) that conforms to the requirements of the contract, this document
and all other applicable SA safety requirements. If requested by the SAPO,
the contractor shall submit a supplementary detailed safety plan as may be
needed before starting a new major phase of work.
Note: The CSSP replaces the previously required contractor Loss
Prevention Program (LPP), which no longer needs to be submitted.
5.2 CSSP Submittal and Review Requirements
A. Within fifteen (15) working days of contract execution, contractor shall
submit three copies of the job-specific CSSP to the SAPO for review. The
SAPO will forward a copy of the CSSP to the Loss Prevention Department
(LPD) and other applicable SA organizations for additional review.
B. Any review comments will be forwarded to the contractor for its action.
Contractor shall address all comments and resubmit the CSSP to the SAPO
for final review and concurrence. Contractor shall not begin work onsite
until the job-specific CSSP for the contract, if required, has been concurred
with by the SAPO. The contractor shall furnish two (2) copies of the final
CSSP to the SAPO prior to the start of work and shall also maintain copies
at the job site.
5.3 The CSSP shall state specifically how the contractor will meet SA’s safety
requirements for the work to be performed. The CSSP shall include the
following, as applicable to the contract and work to be performed:
A. Title page, specifying budget item (BI), job order (JO) or contract number.
B. Job title and brief scope of work.
C. Site location map(s) with legend (symbols).
D. Contractor company’s current safety policy (signed by their upper
management).
E. Job-specific organization chart that clearly defines safety reporting
relationships.
F. Names and qualifications (e.g., CV/resume) of safety
manager/supervisor(s) and safety officers, as required.
G. Job-specific assignment of safety responsibilities by job classification.
H. Job-specific training needs analysis (e.g., training matrix) showing the
safety training and job-skills/competency training required for all job
classifications, as applicable to project’s scope of work.
I. Written safety training program that includes: (1) a description of the basic
safety training courses (e.g., first aid, fire safety, hazard recognition,
confined space safety, H2S safety, driving safety) provided to contractor
company’s employees, (2) how these safety training courses are delivered
(e.g., in-house, third-party) and (3) which of these courses are required for
each type of job (e.g., documented in a safety training matrix or safety
training plan).
J. Written job skills/craft competency training program that includes: (1) a
description of the specific job skills/craft training courses required for each
type of job (e.g., HVAC technician, plumber, pipefitter, scaffolder, welder)
that are specific to their work for SA, (2) how these job skills/craft training
courses are delivered (e.g., in-house and/or third-party) and (3) refresher
training frequency.
K. List of jobs to be performed that require SA-approved certification (e.g.,
scaffold supervisor/inspector, crane/heavy equipment operator, rigger,
welder).
L. Complete list of known subcontractors.
M. Project-specific plan/program the contractor will use for managing their
subcontractors, including their safety performance.
N. Procedures for behavioral observations, site safety inspections, safety
meetings, incident/injury/near miss reporting and investigation, safety
training, safety recommendation tracking, etc.
O. Description of contractor’s site safety incentive and/or disciplinary action
programs.
P. Hazard identification plan (HIP) as per Section 6.0.
Q. Waste management plan as per Section 10.0.
R. Hazardous substances plan, which describes the contractor’s procedures for
identifying and handling hazardous chemicals, materials, etc. Hazardous
chemicals/materials shall be stored and handled in accordance with SA
chemical hazard bulletins (CHBs) and the manufacturer’s material safety
data sheets (MSDSs).
S. Job-specific and/or location specific safety procedures that are applicable
to the contract’s scope of work. These procedures may include but are not
limited to: work permits, confined space entry, PPE, respiratory protection,
fall protection, lock-out/tag-out, waste management, site
demobilization/restoration, emergency response, etc., (see Section 6.2 for
additional topics).
Note 1: When the SAPO has applicable procedures, the contractor shall
adopt them by reference with the contractor’s job-specific safety
procedures supplementing SA’s requirements by explaining specifically
how the contractor will meet SA’s requirements. The contractor’s safety
procedures shall not be a verbatim copy of SA’s safety requirements (e.g.,
copied directly from the SA Construction Safety Manual).
Note 2: If the SAPO confirms that they do not have the needed existing
procedures or that their procedures are not applicable to the project, the
contractor shall develop their own safety procedures.
5.4 Since the contractor is completely responsible for their subcontractors,
the contractor shall verify that the safety procedures and safe work
practices identified in each subcontractor’s site safety program are
adequate and satisfy SA’s and the contractor’s minimum expectations
and requirements. In the event that any subcontractor’s safety procedure
or safe work practice does not meet the minimum expectation, contractor
shall work closely with subcontractor to develop/upgrade the appropriate
safety procedure or safe work practice. Contractor shall complete the
verification process prior to commencement of the work. SAPO may
participate in the development/upgrade process at their discretion.
6.1 For all SA contracts (e.g., long form, mid form and short form contracts),
the contractor and/or their subcontractor(s) shall develop, implement and
adhere to a contract-specific HIP. The HIP shall list all tasks/activities
associated with the contracted work, potential hazards of each activity
and control measures to mitigate these hazards. The contractor’s HIP
shall identify all potential hazards associated with the work to be
performed. The HIP shall not be a list of generic hazards.
6.2 The topics in Table 6.1 represent some, but may not be all, of the safety
issues that shall be considered when developing the HIP.
6.3 Within fifteen (15) working days of contract execution, the contractor shall submit three copies of contractor’s job-specific HIP to the SAPO for review. The SAPO will forward a copy of the HIP to the LPD and other applicable SA organizations for additional review.
6.4 Any comments will be forwarded to the contractor for its action. Contractor shall address all comments and resubmit the HIP to the SAPO for final review and concurrence. Contractor shall not begin work on-site until the HIP for the contract has been concurred with by the SAPO. The contractor shall furnish two (2) copies of the final HIP to the SAPO prior to the start of work and shall also maintain copies at the job site.
6.5 The contractor’s job-specific HIP shall be revised and amended, as needed, when conditions change, new hazards are introduced or the scope of work changes.
6.6 In addition to the HIP, contractor shall submit, as applicable to the contract, job-specific plans such as, but not limited to: site layout plans, site-specific traffic flow plans, fire protection plans, security fence layout plans, project support facility plans (e.g., office, maintenance, sanitary, dining, laydown/storage facilities) and contractor camp plans (see Section 10.3 and Section 11.0 herein). The contractor shall submit three copies of these job-specific plans to the SAPO for review within fifteen (15) working days of contract execution. Contractor shall not begin work on-
site until the job-specific plans for the contract have been reviewed by the
SAPO. Contractor shall furnish two (2) copies of these job-specific plans
to the SAPO prior to the start of work and shall also maintain copies at
the job site.
7.1 General
A. Each contractor employee working on SA jobs shall comply with the SA
GIs, standards, manuals and other contract documents that are applicable to
the work, including the SA Safety Handbook.
B. The contractor’s line management and site supervision shall be fully
responsible for compliance with SA’s safety requirements. This
responsibility shall not be delegated to the contractor’s safety
manager/supervisor(s)/officer(s).
C. Contractor supervisory personnel or other qualified staff shall be present at
the job site while work is in progress.
D. The contractor shall remove from the job site any of its employees who
refuse or repeatedly fail to comply with safe work practices or supervisors
who fail to enforce compliance, including as requested by the SAPO.
E. Listed below are some responsibilities associated with specific contractor
job categories, as applicable (e.g., specific management and supervisory
job categories may not be required or may be combined if agreed to by the
SAPO). Contractor personnel working on SA jobs shall abide by these
responsibilities.
7.2 Contractor Management
Contractor company management shall:
Ensure compliance with SA’s safety requirements for the control of
injury, damage and fire as stated in the contract, in particular Schedule
―D‖ and this document.
Ensure preparation and submittal of a contract-specific CSSP and/or
HIP, as required by the SAPO.
Ensure the contractor’s subcontractor selection process includes an
evaluation of subcontractor safety management program and
performance.
Provide the necessary personnel, training, tools, equipment and
materials to enable the work to be performed competently and safely.
Train and qualify contractor site management and supervision on their
job safety responsibilities, including incident investigation and job
safety analysis (JSA).
Conduct training needs analysis to determine the required training for
all levels of contractor employees.
Ensure contractor employees are trained and qualified on their safety
responsibilities.
Provide needed PPE and establish training/procedures to ensure proper
PPE selection, use and maintenance.
Participate in coordination (interface) meetings between SA,
subcontractors and any other contractors that may be working on the
same jobsite to coordinate work activities.
Ensure development, SAPO review and implementation of detailed
procedures for critical work activities such as welding, tie-ins, hot taps,
loop tests, excavations, confined space entries, equipment/vehicle
access, etc.
7.3 Contractor Site Management
A. The contractor’s site management (project manager, construction manager,
site superintendent or equivalent position) shall establish the following at
the planning stage:
Safety responsibilities for supervisors, subcontractors and other
personnel.
Fire prevention and protection provisions.
Emergency vehicle access.
Specific hazards to be identified in the CSSP and/or HIP.
Job-skills/craft training and safety training/orientation requirements for
personnel.
Types and quantities of PPE needed.
First aid, medical and sanitation facilities needed.
Work permit procedures and requirements, if not already established
by the SAPO.
Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and/or emergency procedures
aligned with any applicable SAPO ERP.
B. The contractor’s site management shall be fully responsible for
implementation of all contractual requirements at the job site and shall
visibly demonstrate the priority of safety in all activities, including setting
a good personal example and as follows:
Empower all contractor and subcontractor personnel on site to stop
their own work and work related to the contract that they deem to be
unsafe and take immediate corrective actions as needed.
Understand and implement the safety and health requirements of the
contract, in particular Schedule ―D‖ and this document.
Implement the CSSP and/or HIP and convey the safety responsibilities
of each level of supervisory staff.
Use only SA-certified work permit receivers when work will be
conducted in SA restricted areas or where required by the SAPO.
Implement contractor’s work permit procedures in work areas where
SA work permits are not required or as requested by the SAPO.
Attend/conduct safety meetings to promote and reinforce proper safety
and health performance.
Periodically inspect the work site, report any unsafe acts/conditions to
the contractor’s site supervisor and/or foreman, provide
recommendations to correct deficiencies and perform follow-up
inspections to ensure corrective actions have been taken.
Routinely consult with the contractor’s safety
manager/supervisor(s)/officers to assess the job site safety status and
identify areas for supervisors and foremen to take corrective action.
Provide and maintain a Jobsite Safety Logbook (JSL) at each separate
job site (note: the JSL shall be used by SA and the contractor to
document unsafe acts/conditions and the corrective actions taken).
Ensure that the appropriate supervisor or foreman responds
immediately to comments written in the JSL.
Review work methods and precautions with site supervision before
work starts.
Immediately report all incidents and near misses to the SAPO in
accordance with GI 6.007 and Chapter I-2, Incident Reporting and
Investigation, of the CSM.
Ensure incidents and near misses are properly investigated to
determine root causes, make recommendations to prevent recurrence
and that corrective actions have been taken.
7.4 Site Safety Manager/Supervisor
The contractor’s site safety manager/supervisor (site safety superintendent,
senior safety engineer, safety coordinator or equivalent position) shall
visibly demonstrate the priority of safety in all activities, including setting
a good personal example and as follows.
Be responsible and accountable for the proper performance of field
safety officers under his authority.
Be empowered in writing by his management to stop their own work
and work related to the contract that they deem to be unsafe and take
immediate corrective actions as needed.
Understand safety and health requirements of the contract — in
particular Schedule ―D‖ and this document — as well as the CSSP/HIP
and CSM.
Conduct safety kickoff meetings with subcontractors to explain site-
specific safety requirements and expectations.
Ensure all contractor and subcontractor personnel attend site safety
orientations, including as required by the SAPO, and ensure contractor
and subcontractor personnel attend applicable safety training.
Communicate safety rules and standards to the contractor and
subcontractor workforce.
Provide/assist with safety training for personnel.
Periodically inspect the work site, report any unsafe acts/conditions to
the area supervisor and/or foreman, provide recommendations to
correct deficiencies and follow-up to verify corrective actions have
been taken.
Keep a record of safety meetings, including agendas and personnel
attendance records.
Keep a permanent record of job-related injuries/illnesses, near misses,
fires, motor vehicle accidents, property damage, crane and heavy
equipment incidents, etc.
Participate in incident investigations, safety meetings, drills, etc., and
conduct/facilitate safety training sessions.
Ensure general safety rules are printed in languages understood by
contractor and subcontractor personnel and are posted in areas where
they are clearly visible.
7.5 Project Engineer
A. The contractor’s project engineer (project superintendent or equivalent
position) shall immediately notify the contractor’s site management and the
SAPO of the following:
Injury or death of personnel, damage to equipment, loss of process or
damage to the environment.
Safety infractions noted during site inspections, etc.
B. The contractor’s project engineer shall visibly demonstrate the priority of
safety in all activities, including setting a good personal example and as
follows:
Conduct daily site inspections and evaluate safe work methods in
operation.
Monitor compliance with Saudi Arabian Government regulations and
SA requirements, including the adequacy of sanitation and first
aid/medical facilities.
Provide/assist with safety training for personnel.
Meet and discuss with the SAPO, regarding injury or death of
personnel, damage to equipment, loss of process or damage to the
environment.
Obtain and circulate relevant safety information applicable to
personnel.
Attend safety meetings and report on-job safety performance.
Participate in incident investigations, drills, etc., and conduct/facilitate
safety training sessions.
7.6 Site Supervision
The contractor’s site supervision (field engineers, supervisors, foremen or
equivalent position) shall visibly demonstrate the priority of safety in all
activities, including setting a good personal example and as follows.
Be qualified, proficient in both verbal and written English, provide
direct and effective on-site supervision and be continuously present on-
site.
Be empowered in writing by their management to stop their own work
and work related to the contract that they deem to be unsafe and to take
immediate corrective actions as needed.
Understand the safety and health requirements of the contract — in
particular Schedule ―D‖ and this document — as well as the
contractor’s CSSP and/or HIP.
Assess the workplace and work activities to determine hazards that are
present or are likely to be present, in consultation with the safety
manager/supervisor(s) or field safety officer as needed.
Evaluate hazardous operations and implement needed precautions to
ensure the safety of all affected personnel (note: hazardous operations
may include, but are not limited to: welding, radiography, abrasive
blasting, asbestos removal, electrical work, solvent cleaning, crane
operations, etc.).
Understand the safest method of performing each job activity in their
area of responsibility.
Provide instructions to their personnel on proper work methods,
sequence of operations, potential hazards at each stage and precautions
to follow.
Inform their personnel of safe work methods and safety requirements
detailed in the CSSP and/or HIP prior to beginning a different work
activity (i.e., conduct prejob ―toolbox‖ craft safety meetings).
Use only trained personnel who are properly qualified for the work to
be performed.
Ensure that equipment operators operate only the specific equipment
for which they have been trained and/or certified.
Plan and maintain good housekeeping in the work area.
Coordinate with subcontractors and other contractors on-site to avoid
confusion in areas with joint or overlapping responsibility or joint
occupancy (note: this includes work that may be separate and
unrelated).
Position temporary equipment to avoid safety hazards.
Provide the required PPE and ensure proper use.
Ensure equipment and tools (both power and hand tools) are in good
operating condition and properly used.
Train their personnel on emergency response procedures/plans.
Provide immediate assistance as requested by the contractor’s safety
manager/supervisor, emergency response organizations, SAPO, etc.,
during emergencies.
Conduct weekly safety meetings for their personnel.
Conduct daily work site inspections to identify and immediately
correct unsafe acts, conditions and/or equipment.
Document and coordinate safety inspection activities and findings with
the safety manager/supervisor.
Commend personnel who, by action and/or initiative, eliminate
hazards.
Immediately report all incidents, unsafe conditions and defects in
equipment to the contractor’s site management and the SAPO.
Participate in incident investigations, safety meetings, drills, etc.,
and conduct/facilitate safety training sessions.
7.7 Field Safety Officer
The contractor’s field safety officers (safety inspector, site safety engineer,
safety advisor, safety representative or equivalent position) shall visibly
demonstrate the priority of safety in all activities, including setting a good
personal example and as follows:
Be empowered in writing by their management to stop their own work
and work related to the contract that they deem to be unsafe and take
immediate corrective actions.
Understand the safety and health requirements of the contract — in
particular Schedule ―D‖ and this document — as well as the
CSSP/HIP.
Communicate safety rules and standards to the contractor and
subcontractor workforce.
Inspect the work site daily, report any unsafe acts/conditions to the
supervisor and/or foreman, provide recommendations to correct
deficiencies and follow-up to ensure corrective actions have been
taken.
Participate in incident investigations, safety meetings, drills, etc., and
conduct/facilitate safety training sessions.
7.8 Equipment Manager/Supervisor
A. The contractor’s equipment manager/supervisor or equivalent position
shall ensure that all equipment purchased, rented or leased:
Has proper guarding for electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards.
Is equipped with required safety devices.
Has required testing laboratory stamps, labels and certifications
affixed.
B. The equipment manager/supervisor shall visibly demonstrate the priority of
safety in all activities, including setting a good personal example and as
follows:
Attend and participate in safety meetings.
Verify heavy equipment operators are certified as required by SA.
Ensure compliance with the requirements of GI 7.024 through GI
7.031 as applicable.
Ensure hand-held electrical equipment and power tools are rated at 110
volts.
Ensure tools constructed of good quality materials are used. Use of
―homemade‖ tools is prohibited.
Ensure periodic tests, inspections and maintenance of equipment are
carried out when due and records are properly maintained and
available for review by the SAPO.
Ensure equipment defects are promptly repaired and defective
equipment is immediately ―red tagged‖, removed from service and
discarded/destroyed.
7.9 Contractor Personnel
Contractor personnel shall visibly demonstrate the priority of safety in all
activities and shall:
Be empowered in writing by their management to stop their own work
and work related to the contract that they deem to be unsafe (without
fear of retribution).
Immediately report all incidents or hazardous conditions to their
supervisor.
Never endanger themselves or their fellow workers, including
refraining from horseplay.
Take and pass required job-skills/craft training and safety training.
Understand safety rules, safe work practices and follow special safety
precautions (e.g., in SA restricted areas).
Properly use the correct tools and equipment for the job.
Keep tools in good condition and repair.
Properly use the correct PPE.
Never remove, modify or abuse safety devices, equipment and welfare
facilities.
Attend and participate in safety meetings, ―toolbox talks‖, safety
training, etc.
Obey posted warning signs.
8.1 General
A. Contractor shall ensure that all its personnel are qualified, competent and
have demonstrated they have the necessary knowledge and skills to safely
and properly perform their assigned work.
B. Contractor shall ensure their personnel receive documented training, based
on job classification and training needs analysis, before being permitted
access to the work site. This training shall include: (1) safety orientation,
(2) job-specific safety training and (3) job-skills/craft competency training
for personnel engaged in specific craft activities (e.g., electrical,
scaffolding, steel erection, welding, cutting, crane/heavy equipment
operation).
C. Contractor shall establish job classifications (e.g., welder, rigger, crane
operator, heavy equipment operator, driver) required to perform the work
and the specific job skills/craft competence and training requirements for
each of these job classifications, including Saudi Aramco and/or Saudi
Arabian Government certification/license requirements.
D. Where a specific job function requires SA and/or Saudi Arabian
Government certification/license, these job functions shall be assigned only
to properly certified/licensed personnel (e.g., certified crane/heavy
equipment operators per GI 7.025, certified scaffold supervisors/inspectors
per GI 8.001).
E. Contractor shall establish additional training programs for personnel who
perform high-risk activities, such as but not limited to: confined space
entry, fire watch, isolation and lock-out/tag-out, working on or near
energized electrical equipment, working at height, lifting and rigging,
excavation, specialized power tools and equipment, handling of hazardous
chemicals, waste storage and handling, etc.
F. Contractor’s in-house or third-party training shall include:
Training facilities complete with multimedia (audio/visual) resources.
Qualified instructors to ensure personnel properly receive the required training.
Verbal instruction and written materials in a language clearly understood by the personnel receiving the training.
Documented post-training competency assessments.
Documentation of completed safety training (e.g., pocket card, “safety passport” or file copies of training records).
G. Personnel shall maintain the required SA and/or Saudi Arabian Government certification/licenses in their possession at all times.
H. Contractor shall work closely with their subcontractors to provide training programs to ensure that subcontractor personnel have the necessary knowledge and skills required to safely and properly perform the assigned work.
8.2 Safety Orientation for Contractor Employees
A. Contractor companies shall ensure that their employees and subcontractor employees who are new to a particular work site attend and pass their own company’s safety orientation, as well as any facility safety orientation that may be required by the SAPO.
B. The contractor’s safety orientation program shall include an overview of relevant requirements in the SA Safety Handbook and Construction Safety Manual (CSM).
C. The contractor’s safety orientation program shall include, but not be limited to, the applicable topics shown in Table 8.1.
Assembly points PPEBasic safety rules Smoking restrictions andBreak areas locationsEmergency response procedures Traffic rules and restrictionsHeat stress precautionsHydrogen sulfide (H2S) safety
Understanding safety signs andWarnings Work permits
8.3 Short Service Employee (SSE) Program
A. Contractor shall establish a short service employee (SSE) program. This
program shall include identification of new or inexperienced personnel so
others may take extra care in their presence and provide additional
assistance.
B. The SSE program shall define the criteria for an inexperienced worker
based on duration of employment, change of job scope and/or length of
industry service.
C. All new or inexperienced workers shall be classified as a SSE for a
predetermined duration (e.g., 3-6 months) and shall be assigned a mentor
during this time.
D. All SSE’s shall continuously wear a visual identifier while at the job site
(e.g., orange hard hat). The SSE visual identifier to be used shall be
approved beforehand by the SAPO.
E. Before work commences, contractor shall inform the SAPO of the
maximum ratio of SSEs to experienced workers that will be present at the
job site at any given time. The SAPO reserves the right to require an
alternate maximum ratio of SSEs.
F. Supervisors shall observe their SSE’s work performance until they are
satisfied that the employee can perform his job in a safe and effective
manner.
G. The SSE program shall provide additional training as requested by the
supervisor.
8.4 Job-Skills/Craft Competency Training and Safety Training
A. Contractor shall ensure that job-skills/craft and safety training fully qualify
personnel to perform their job properly and safely.
B. Job-skills/craft competency training and safety training shall include, but
not be limited to, the relevant topics listed in Table 8.2, depending upon
the job scope and assigned responsibilities.
Abrasive blasting Basic life support (BLS) Asbestos Communications Cartridge operated tools (Hilti) Compressed gas cylinders Concrete formwork/shoring Confined space entry/rescue Cranes and rigging Emergency response procedures Cutting, welding, brazing Fall prevention/protection Demolition Falling object prevention/protection Electrical systems/equipment Fire prevention/firefighting Elevating/lifting equipment First aid Excavations and shoring Hazard recognition Explosive materials Hazardous chemicals Gas testing Heat stress Hand tools and power tools Housekeeping Heavy equipment Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) Hydrotesting Incident reporting/investigation Ionizing radiation Isolation/lockout/hold tag Isolation and blinding Job safety analysis (JSA) Non-destructive testing (NDT) Ladders Painting and coating Materials handling Piling Personal protective equipment (PPE) Pipefitting Respiratory protection Plumbing Vehicle/traffic/driving safety Portable power tools Work over water Pressure testing Work at heights Scaffolding Work permits
C. Contractors shall maintain training records for review by the SAPO upon
request.
D. SA reserves the right to test/verify the job skills/craft competency and qualifications of contractor’s employees and to remove any employee failing this test/verification.
E. Safety training shall also address off-job hazards (e.g., seat belt use, cooking safety).
8.5 Refresher Safety Training Refresher safety training shall be:
Conducted at a frequency not less than that established by Saudi Arab Government regulations or SA requirements (note: in the event that refresher safety training is not covered by Saudi Arabian Government regulations or SA requirements, the SAPO or contractor shall document the refresher safety training frequency).
Documented by the contractor, including the personnel that attended
and passed refresher safety training.
8.6 Safety Training for Site Supervision and Safety Staff
A. Contractor shall ensure that all their site supervision and safety staff
receive formal safety training, including a 24-hour (min.) OSHA,
NEBOSH, NSC or other SAPO-approved equivalent safety training
program. This training shall include a review of typical site hazards and
safe work practices.
B. Contractor’s site supervision and safety staff shall be trained in, but not be
limited to, the following:
The job-specific CSSP and HIP.
The contract’s safety requirements.
Specific hazards and safe work practices associated with the job.
Relevant sections of the SA Safety Handbook and the SA Construction
Safety Manual (CSM).
Injury/incident reporting and investigation.
Applicable emergency response procedures.
First aid and basic life support (BLS). Note: They shall have valid first
aid and BLS certificates in their possession at all times.
9.1 General
Contractor shall provide for medical care of its employees according to
requirements established by the Saudi Arabian Government Ministry of
Health (MOH) and Saudi Arabian labor law, GI 150.002, the SA Minimum
Medical Standards Requirements (MMSR) Manual and in accordance with
this section. This medical care shall include, but not be limited to, first aid,
urgent and emergency care, stabilization and immediate transfer of patients
to hospital, inpatient/outpatient hospitalization and emergency and disaster
response. Following is a summary of some of the requirements from the
MMSR manual.
9.2 Provision of First Aid
A. First aid, which is the immediate help provided at the work site to injured
or seriously ill personnel prior to the arrival of professional medical
assistance, shall be in strict compliance with the minimum requirements
specified in Category D Facilities (Section 4) of the MMSR manual.
B. Contractor shall provide and maintain adequate first aid supplies for
contractor and subcontractor personnel at all work locations per GI
150.002 and as follows:
If fewer than 50 people are at a work site, provide at least one 10-unit
first aid kit/cabinet. See GI 150.002 and the MMSR manual,
Attachments 23 and 24, for the required contents of a 10-unit first aid
kit/cabinet.
If 50 people or more are at a work site, provide at least one 36-unit first
aid kit/cabinet. See GI 150.002 and the MMSR manual, Attachments
23 and 24, for contents.
If work is carried out at locations that are more than 300 m (1,000 ft)
apart, a separate first aid kit/cabinet shall be provided for each group of
workers.
The contractor shall assign first aid attendant(s) to be responsible for
each first aid kit/cabinet and to ensure there is sufficient stock of all
supplies at all times.
Signs/notices shall be posted near each first aid kit/cabinet stating the
following:
o Name of person(s) who is in charge of the first aid kit/cabinet.
o Hospital where injured/ill personnel are to be transported.
o Telephone number(s) of doctor(s) or first aid attendant(s).
o Emergency telephone number(s).
C. First aid supplies shall be kept readily available in a first aid kit/cabinet
designated for those supplies only. First aid supplies shall be kept in a
sanitary condition at all times.
D. Contractor shall provide an adequate number of personnel at each work site
who are trained in first aid and BLS, including those in charge of first aid
supplies. See GI 150.002 for training requirements.
E. One four-wheel drive vehicle equipped with a well-stocked first aid kit for
each crew shall be available for personnel performing pipeline or power-
line work, or who are working in remote areas. These vehicles shall be
marked to indicate they carry a first aid kit. A minimum of one person in
every remote area crew shall have a valid first aid/BLS certificate.
F. A medical logbook shall be maintained at each first aid station and medical
facility by the first aid attendant who shall log all injuries/illnesses treated.
See the MMSR manual for a sample log.
G. Contractor shall provide Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) as
required by GI 150.002 and the MMSR manual. At each site with an AED,
contractor shall provide an adequate number of personnel who are trained
in AED operation.
9.3 Work Site Medical Facilities (Clinics)
A. Contractors employing more than fifty (50) total people for a given project
(whether working on multiple shifts or not), including personnel employed
by the contractor’s subcontractors, shall contractually arrange with a SA
medical designated facility (MDF), or other medical facility recommended
in writing by the SA Medical Services Organization (SAMSO), to
establish, supply, staff and operate one or more work site medical facilities
(clinics) as required by the MMSR manual.
B. Work site medical facilities (clinics), as defined in the MMSR manual,
shall be either:
Category A (Physician operated – Large).
Category B (Physician operated – Small).
Category C (Nurse operated).
C. The category of a work site medical facility (clinic) shall be in accordance
the Initial Category/Level Evaluation Form (Section 2) in the MMSR
manual, which is based on the following criteria:
Number of personnel at the work site.
Remoteness of the work site and access to definitive medical care (e.g.,
hospital).
Potential risk factors at the work location.
Specialized services required (medical procedures, diagnostics or
otherwise).
D. If approved in writing by the SAPO, the contractor for a non-construction
contract is not required to provide a work site medical facility (clinic) for
office personnel (e.g., working in an office building within a major
metropolitan area) if the contractor has contractually arranged for
emergency response and medical care with a nearby hospital that is
operated 24-hours a day, seven days a week and is capable of responding
to the office building within a maximum travel time of ten (10) minutes.
E. Work site medical facilities (clinics) shall be fully established and in
operation before work begins and shall:
Have the capability to provide first aid, urgent care, prehospital and
resuscitation care, stabilization and prompt transfer to the nearest
hospital.
Have a building that complies with the building specifications and
acceptable floor configurations in the MMSR manual. The floor plan
and specifications of all new work site medical facilities (clinics) shall
be submitted to the SAPO and approved by SA prior to use.
Have an emergency response plan (ERP) detailing the response
capabilities specific to the geographical location. A medical emergency
and disaster call-out list shall be posted in the work site medical
facility (clinic). Each facility shall have at least one emergency
response bag as specified in the MMSR manual.
F. The contracted MDF or other medical facility shall provide, in addition to
qualified manpower (see Section 9.4) and proper supplies, all medical
services required to operate the work site medical facility in accordance
with the MMSR manual. This operation shall include, but not be limited to,
providing the following services: clinic supervision, medical referral and
consultation, pharmaceutical (drug formulary, storage, administration,
dispensing and disposal), medical equipment and equipment maintenance,
medical transportation, emergency/disaster response planning and training,
healthcare policies and procedures, and other needed general and technical
medical support services, including medical training to the contractor’s
employees.
G. Contractor shall make arrangements to have each work site medical facility
(clinic) independently inspected/audited prior to startup and at least
semiannually thereafter. These inspections/audits shall be performed by
medically qualified personnel from the contracted MDF or other medical
facility used by the contractor for its work site medical facilities (clinics),
but shall not be personnel who staff the specific work site medical facility
being inspected/audited.
H. These inspections/audits shall use the Survey and Compliance Review
Report (Sections 3 and 4) in the MMSR manual, including during initial
setup of a medical facility (clinic). The clinical and technical parts of the
survey shall be performed by medically qualified personnel. The contractor
shall be responsible for promptly correcting all deficiencies or violations
identified by any such inspections/audits. Initial and periodic
inspections/audits shall cover all areas mentioned in this Section 9.0 and
the MMSR manual, including:
General health care requirements.
Building specifications.
Manpower requirements.
Staff qualifications, continuing education and training.
Safety, environmental, health and infection control requirements.
Medical equipment and supplies.
Pharmaceutical Services.
Support services (communications/ambulance/janitorial services).
Medical emergency and disaster response procedures/Medevac
procedures.
Health care policies, procedures and scope of service.
First aid kit/cabinets required, including an Automated External
Defibrillator (AED).
I. Contractor shall ensure that drug formulary, prescription, supplies, storage,
administration and dispensing shall be under the supervision of a licensed
pharmacist or physician from the contracted MDF or other medical facility
used by the contractor for its work site medical facilities (clinics).
J. Contractor shall ensure it has or has arranged to have in place the necessary
support services required to comply with the requirements in the MMSR
manual, including safety, environmental health and infection control (e.g.,
disposal of medical waste), equipment management, janitorial services and
communication services.
K. Work site medical facilities (clinics) shall be subject to inspection by SA.
The contractor shall be responsible for promptly correcting any
deficiencies or violations identified by SA following any such
inspections/audits.
9.4 Medical Professional Personnel
A. Contractor shall contractually arrange with a SA-contracted MDF, or other
medical facility recommended in writing by SAMSO, to provide qualified
medical professional personnel as per the MMSR manual to staff each
work site medical facility (clinic).
B. Medical professional personnel (e.g., physicians, nurses) shall at a
minimum meet the licensing requirements of the Saudi Arabian
Government MOH Saudi Council for Health Specialties (SCFHS) and shall
possess the necessary experience, training, minimum qualifications and
required certifications as specified in the MMSR manual.
C. The names, qualifications and MOH certificates of the medical
professional personnel who will staff a medical facility (clinic) shall be
submitted to the SAPO for review before work begins.
D. Contractor shall have arrangements in place with the contracted MDF or
other medical facility used by the contractor for its work site medical
facilities (clinics) to provide medical professional personnel coverage for
unplanned emergencies, holidays, sickness, off-duties, absences and other
unplanned events.
E. Medical professional personnel shall be provided with periodic mandatory
and continuing education by their employer as required by the MOH. This
continuing education shall include, but not be limited to: first aid/BLS,
safety and infection control, heat stress, fire and disaster training, etc.
F. Contractor shall make arrangements with the contracted MDF or another
medical facility (e.g., hospital) for consultation services so a qualified
physician (specialist or otherwise) can be consulted by the work site
medical facility’s staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week for medical
advice, prescription of drugs, referral and/or transfer of patients as needed.
G. All medical professional personnel shall receive disaster training at least
annually. Training shall include the application of the commonly used
triage system in disaster management, communication strategies and
participation in at least two disaster drills per year.
9.5 Medical Insurance and Ambulance(s)
A. To facilitate and expedite patient transfer and admission to a nearby
hospital for definitive care and to comply with the Saudi Arabian
Government’s medical insurance laws, contractors shall ensure all their
employees, including subcontractor employees, are continuously provided
with valid medical health insurance coverage, before they enter the work
site, for outpatient, first aid, emergency, specialist and inpatient care at a
nearby hospital that is operated 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Contractor shall submit documentary evidence of current medical health
insurance coverage for its employees to the SAPO monthly and upon
request.
B. Contractors shall provide or make arrangements to provide a dedicated,
full-size emergency vehicle (ambulance) at each work site medical facility
(clinic) to transport injured/ill personnel to the nearest hospital. If the work
location is off road, the contractor shall provide a four-wheel drive
ambulance.
C. Ambulances shall comply with the vehicle specifications in the MMSR
manual and shall be maintained in a safe, clean, sanitary and roadworthy
condition in compliance with Saudi Arabian Government regulations and
SA vehicle requirements. Ambulances shall be provided with a dedicated
shaded parking space.
D. Ambulances shall have purpose markings, be configured safely and be
equipped, at a minimum, with emergency and resuscitation supplies as
specified in the MMSR manual.
E. A daily ambulance log and ambulance preventive maintenance work sheet
shall be maintained (see the MMSR manual for samples).
F. Contractors shall provide ambulance drivers with first aid/BLS training,
site orientation and medical facilities location training.
G. Ambulance drivers shall be qualified as per the MMSR manual and shall
have a valid Saudi Arabian Government driving license.
9.6 Air Medical Evacuation (Medevac)
A. Contractor shall ensure that needed Medevac procedures are incorporated
into their emergency response procedures as a part of their CSSP.
B. Procedures to initiate a Medevac are in GI 1321.015.
10.1 Initial Site Planning
A. Prior to start of on-site work, the contractor shall determine what
personnel, equipment, procedures, etc., will be needed and how they will
be provided in order to ensure that the work will be conducted in a safe
manner.
B. The contractor’s initial site planning shall consider, but not be limited to,
the following topics:
Site location—offices, worker camps, etc. (see Sections 10.0 and 11.0).
Heavy equipment, chemicals, demolition, welding, nondestructive
testing (NDT), etc.
Personal protective equipment (PPE).
Emergency response procedures.
Work permit requirements.
Control of falling objects.
Required barriers.
Medical and first aid resources needed (see Section 9.0).
Heat stress management and prevention.
Fire/drinking/sanitary water supply and distribution.
Transportation (see Section 4.15).
Excavations.
Electrical tools and services.
Scaffolding and work at heights.
Safety staff (see Section 4.5).
Note: Some of the above topics are covered in further detail elsewhere in
this manual.
10.2 Site Planning and Layout
A. Site planning shall include, but not be limited to: building spacing, fire
protection, welfare facilities, rest areas, recreational facilities, assembly
areas, offices, living quarters, medical facilities, dining facilities, prayer
areas, laydown yards, fabrication shops, etc.
B. The site layout shall be planned before mobilization to the work site to
identify issues such as, but not limited to: emergency access routes, normal
traffic flow, parking areas, siting for cranes, staging areas, material storage,
sanitation/welfare facilities, first aid stations/medical facilities,
fixed/portable fire protection, utilities, etc.
C. Access road planning shall include, but not be limited to: traffic flow, load-
bearing capacities, traffic signs and controls, road striping, parking areas,
road intersections and multiple-use roads. Emergency response vehicle
access shall be provided at all times to all locations.
D. Contractor shall provide adequate shelters/rest facilities and drinking water
supply at construction sites and work locations, including as needed for
prevention of heat stress.
10.3 Plans for Contractor Camps and Project Support Facilities
A. Contractor shall prepare comprehensive plans for all contractor camps and
project support facilities that incorporate the requirements from the above
planning and are in accordance with Section 11.0. These plans shall
address, at a minimum, the following as applicable to the contract:
Plot plans and building layouts, which for contractor camp facilities
shall show the camp site layout including medical, dining, recreation
and toilet/shower facilities.
Interior building layout/space utilization, which shall show site offices,
conference rooms, prayer rooms, open office space for clerks,
partitioned office spaces, kitchens, storage areas, etc. For contractor
camps, interior building layouts shall show dormitory room planned
occupancy and furniture layout.
Building architectural/structural design features, including materials of
construction.
Building fire protection and alarm systems.
Blast resistance features (if located within a blast hazard zone as per
SAES-B-014).
Building air-conditioning, heating and ventilation distribution systems,
including temperature control and equipment sizing calculations.
Electrical power distribution systems.
Electrical outlets per room (number and location shall be sufficient to
safely accommodate personal electronics needs, such as TVs, mobile
phone chargers, radios, etc.).
Building and area lighting.
Communications systems, data cabling and equipment.
First aid, ambulance and medical services/clinics.
Fire prevention and fire fighting provisions.
Raw water treatment and drinking water supply.
Sewage/waste water collection, treatment and disposal.
Sanitation plan, including refuse handling requirements and waste
management facilities.
Storage, shop, fabrication areas.
Roads and parking areas.
Provisions for vehicle repairs, service and maintenance.
Site lunch shelters.
Site security fencing.
B. Contractor shall submit three copies of all contractor camp and project
support facility plans to the SAPO for review within fifteen (15) working
days of contract execution. Construction shall not start on the contractor
camp or project support facility until the plans have been reviewed and
approved per GI 298.010.
10.4 Land Use Permit
A. Whenever a contractor camp or project support facility is needed, the
contractor shall obtain, through the SAPO, any required land use permit
(LUP) prior to the commencement of any work activity at the site.
B. The LUP application shall be in accordance with GI 2.716 and GI 2.718.
The LUP application (SA Form 8037) shall specify the maximum number
of occupants and shall include plans of the proposed contractor camp and
project support facilities, as specified in Section 10.3.
C. Contractor shall comply with all conditions stated on the SA LUP.
D. If required, a letter of understanding per GI 2.718 for contractor site
allocation shall be signed by contractor and contractor shall comply with
all conditions stipulated therein.
10.5 Project Signs
A. A job activity information sign (e.g., see Figure 10.1 below) shall be
erected at the main entrance(s) to the job site and shall comply with the
requirements of this section.
B. At a minimum, the following information shall be shown on project signs:
SAPO name.
Project title.
Budget item (BI), job order (JO) or contract number.
Prime contractor name, address and telephone number.
Emergency contact numbers for SAPO and contractor representatives.
C. The design of project signs shall be:
A minimum of 1.2 m (4 ft) high and 2.4 m (8 ft) wide.
Printed in black and white.
Printed in Arabic and English, with the Arabic text located above or to
the right of the English text.
D. Sufficient signs shall also be erected and maintained on or near the site to
direct delivery vehicles and visitors to the work area.
E. Other signs, such as safety warnings, may be required (e.g., by the SAPO).
10.6 Entry and Exit
Safe entry and exit points shall be provided at work sites. Entry and exit
points shall be kept clear and unobstructed at all times.
10.7 Pedestrian Pathways On-Site
On-site dedicated pedestrian walkways/pathways shall be clearly marked
and distinct from vehicular travel routes. Physical barriers shall separate
parallel personnel walkways/pathways from adjacent vehicular and heavy
equipment traffic.
10.8 Barricades
Barricades shall be provided where required. Barricades shall be clearly
marked with flagging. Barricades shall have protective lighting, when
necessary.
10.9 Site Drainage
Sites shall have good drainage and be graded so water does not pool on job
sites, camps, roads, etc.
10.10 Fire Protection and Prevention
A. Contractor shall provide firefighting equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers,
hydrants, hoses, sprinklers, alarms) as specified in SAES-M-100, or if
applicable, SAES-B-019. See Section 11.6 for fire water system
requirements, as applicable.
B. Firefighting equipment shall be readily available and accessible. Areas
around fire extinguishers, hydrants, hoses and other firefighting equipment
shall be kept clear.
C. Fire extinguishers, hydrants, hoses and other firefighting equipment shall
be regularly inspected (i.e., per GI 1781.001) and maintained. Contractor
shall provide fire equipment inspection and maintenance records to the
SAPO upon request.
D. Designated site personnel shall be trained in the use of the various types of
firefighting equipment on-site. See Chapter I-7, Fire Prevention, of the
CSM for further details.
E. Smoking shall be permitted only in designated areas.
10.11 Materials Storage Yards
A. Flammable and combustible material storage areas within materials storage
yards shall be clearly marked and adequate in size and layout.
B. Material storage yards shall not be closer than 15 m (50 ft) to any other
structure.
C. For further information, see Chapter I-12, Materials Handling, of the CSM
(including an example of a proper material storage yard layout drawing).
10.12 Site Illumination and Electrical
A. Adequate lighting shall be provided per SAES-P-123.
B. Grounding for electrical tools and wiring installations shall be in
accordance with SAES-P-111.
C. Contractor shall comply with the National Fire Protection Association,
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), and SA’s electrical safety
requirements.
10.13 Security Fencing
A. Contractor shall provide, install and maintain required temporary security
fencing in accordance with SA requirements (e.g., SAES-M-006).
B. Fences shall be properly designed, grounded, of sound construction,
appropriate for the intended purpose and built in accordance with SA
requirements (e.g., SA standard drawing AB-036677, ―An Overview
[Architectural] Saudi Aramco Security and General Purpose Fencing‖).
C. Fences shall be periodically inspected.
D. Existing roadways and pedestrian walkways crossing the work site shall be
rerouted outside the work site perimeter fence prior to the start of work.
E. Red and white, blue and white, or black and reflective yellow (or white)
flags shall be fastened to the fence when a fence crosses an existing road.
F. Dead-end signs shall be erected on the approach to fences if access is
blocked. The distance to the blocked access shall be noted on the sign.
However, if there is a temporary bypass, a ―DIVERSION AHEAD‖ sign,
with diversion arrows showing the proper route, shall be erected on the
approach to the fence in black and yellow (or white) reflective material.
G. At least two access gates 4.5 m (15 ft) wide, located at opposite ends, shall
be provided to the site. Access gates, where possible, shall avoid opening
onto main thoroughfares.
H. Standard Saudi Arabian Government-compliant stop signs shall be attached
to vehicle access gates.
I. Temporary signs shall be erected to route traffic in the safest manner to,
from and within the site. Temporary signs shall not be placed on public
highways and roads (refer to Saudi Arabian Government traffic
regulations).
10.14 Securing Site and Equipment after Working Hours
A. Power-driven construction equipment shall have the ignition locked and
key removed when not in use.
B. Heavy equipment that will be left unattended overnight shall be made
immobile by disconnecting the battery or by other appropriate means if
there is no lock for the cab and the engine compartment access is readily
available.
C. Bulldozer blades, front loader and backhoe buckets and similar pieces of
equipment shall be lowered to the ground when not in use.
D. Excavations or obstructions creating hazards to pedestrian or vehicular
traffic at night shall have adequate lighting. Warning signs shall be posted
on approved types of barricades (see GI 1021.000).
E. Contractor shall provide night watchmen and security personnel as needed
to control access to the site after hours.
10.15 Manholes and Covers
Open manholes and openings in grating on elevated levels shall be
properly barricaded. Hard barricades and warning signs shall be installed
prior to removing a manhole cover or grating. Manhole and grating shall be
immediately put back in place upon completion of the work activity.
10.16 Guy Lines/Ropes
Temporary guy lines and barrier ropes shall be clearly marked with
reflective tape and/or signs and barricades provided to protect them, when
needed.
10.17 Road Closures
Road closures shall be performed in accordance with Saudi Arabian
Government regulations and SA requirements, including GI 1021.000.
10.18 Dust Control
A dust control program shall be identified in the HIP, developed and
implemented to protect personnel and the general public.
10.19 Protection of the General Public
The general public shall be protected from exposure to hazards associated
with the contractor’s work activities such as, but not limited to, abrasive
blasting, radiation, painting, excavations and traffic routing.
10.20 Housekeeping
A. Contractor shall provide for:
Cleaning of the entire site, including identifying areas where each
subcontractor is responsible for the cleaning.
Collection, storage and disposal of nonhazardous and hazardous waste
in accordance with GI 430.001.
An adequate amount of trash receptacles in work areas.
Keeping waste segregated at all times in accordance with waste
handling requirements (see GI 430.001).
B. The contractor’s site supervision shall ensure that trash and debris is
properly collected and disposed of daily.
C. Trash containers shall be of durable construction and shall be located as
needed throughout the work area. Trash containers shall be covered, clearly
marked and emptied daily. Separate trash containers, with suitable
disposable plastic liners, shall be provided for food scraps and other
organic matter.
D. Refuse, trash and garbage shall only be disposed of at approved sites as
designated by SA or local municipality.
E. Excavation spoils and building materials shall only be disposed of at other
approved sites as designated by SA or local municipality.
F. Contractor shall establish a site-specific waste management plan, which
shall include specific procedures for disposal of any hazardous wastes
(e.g., waste oil, sewage, naturally occurring radioactive materials
[NORM]), in accordance with Saudi Arabian Government regulations and
SA Environmental Protection Department (EPD) requirements. Contractor
shall submit their site-specific waste management plan to the SAPO for
review. The SAPO reserves the right to forward a copy of the waste
management plan to EPD for review.
11.1 General
A. Contractor shall ensure contractor camps/compounds and project support
facilities (e.g., site offices, storage/laydown yards, fabrication/maintenance
shops, medical/clinics) that are provided for contractor’s personnel,
subcontractors’ personnel and/or SA employees comply with the
provisions of the Saudi Arabian Labor and Workmen Law and SA’s safety,
health and environmental requirements, including Section II of Schedule
―D‖, the SA Sanitary Code (SASC) and GI 151.006.
B. SA will inspect and periodically reinspect any contractor camp, other
project support facility or work site, on or off SA property, for compliance
with applicable laws and SA’s safety, health and environmental
requirements. Corrective actions shall be taken as noted.
C. Contractor camps and project support facilities shall be located so as to
minimize exposure to hazards (e.g., located upwind from process areas and
well sites), including traffic hazards to work site(s). SA shall approve the
location of contractor camps and project support facilities prior to their
construction, as per Section 10.4.
D. Buildings, including portable buildings, are not allowed within 500 m
(1,640 ft) of a plant perimeter fence, pipeline corridor or well site without
SA’s written permission. See SAES-B-014, SAES-B-055, SAES-B-062
and SAES-B-064 for additional facility siting requirements.
E. Contractor shall furnish, install and maintain a fire alarm system for
all contractor camp and project support buildings as required by
SAES-M-100.
F. Contractor shall provide designated outdoor smoking facilities within
contractor camp and project support facilities. Only smoking facilities
approved by the SAPO shall be used by workers on jobs located within a
SA plant or hazardous area.
G. Contractor shall provide, install, operate and maintain potable water supply
and distribution system(s) in accordance with Section 01, Water, of the SA
Sanitary Code (SASC). Potable water systems shall have sufficient storage
capacity for providing acceptable potable water supply as required for
contractor camp and project support facilities, as well as at construction
sites and other work locations. Potable water shall have a residual chlorine
level of between 0.5 ppm minimum and 3.0 ppm maximum. See Section
11.7.
H. Prior to occupancy and connection of utilities, contractor camp and project
support facilities shall be subject to inspection by the SAPO, LPD, Fire
Protection Department, Inspection Department (electrical, mechanical,
plumbing), EPD, SAMSO, and shall meet all applicable safety, fire and
health standards. Any concerns generated during the inspection or
otherwise brought to the attention of the contractor shall be promptly and
satisfactorily resolved prior to occupancy.
I. For contractor camps and project support facilities, a dedicated and
properly trained maintenance crew shall be available 24 hours per day. The
names and contact information for these maintenance personnel shall be
prominently displayed within the camp/facility.
J. High risk maintenance activities (e.g., confined space entry, electrical
isolation, rigging and lifting) at contractor camps and project support
facilities shall be controlled (e.g., by developing JSAs, using work permits,
or issuing procedures).
11.2 Contractor Camp General Requirements
A. Contractor shall design and construct structures and buildings to meet the
requirements of SAES-M-100.
B. Contractor shall provide a camp(s) to adequately house anticipated staff
and labor force. Depending on the nature of the contract these camps may
also house SA and subcontractor personnel in addition to contractor
personnel.
C. Contractor shall operate and inspect (with corrective actions), manage and
maintain accommodation camps so as to ensure an acceptable standard of
living, including proper facility maintenance, hygiene standards, fire and
life safety, pest control and food safety in accordance with SAES-M-100,
SASC-S-07 (Camps and Communal Living Facilities), and the contract.
Facilities for sleeping, dining, medical, firefighting, sanitation and
recreation, as well as barber shops, bakeries, grocery/convenience markets,
cleaning/laundry services, etc., shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of this document, SAES-M-100, SASC-S-07, and the
contract.
D. Sleeping and living areas within contractor camps shall be air-conditioned
and periodically maintained on at least a biannual basis in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations. The contractor shall submit to the
SAPO a copy of the maintenance records, upon request.
E. Contractor camps shall include a fully equipped kitchen(s) and dining
room(s) suitable for the preparation of high-quality meals per Section 07 of
the SASC. Dining facilities shall be provided with tables, chairs, utensils
and cutlery.
F. Personnel housed in the contractor camp shall be provided with three
ample and well-balanced meals per day.
G. Cooking shall not be allowed within contractor camp accommodation
rooms per section 07 of the SASC. Use of hot plates, stoves, portable
ovens, open-flame burners, etc., shall only be permitted in designated
kitchen and break room areas. Use of smoking materials, including
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc., and burning of candles, incense, etc., shall not
be allowed inside any building.
H. Camp food establishments, grocery/convenience markets, etc., shall not
sell raw meats, cooking oil, cooking pots and pans, cooking burners, hot
plates or other food items and equipment that would enable camp residents
to cook in their own rooms.
I. All buildings, including portable buildings, shall be equipped with hand-
held fire extinguishers as per SAES-M-100 and SAES-B-019, as
applicable.
J. Any personal electrical items offered for sale to camp residents (e.g., in a
camp grocery market or convenience store) or used in the camp shall be
labeled as meeting CE, Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) or Factory Mutual
(FM) requirements (or equivalent as specified in writing by the SA Loss
Prevention Department).
K. Contractor camps and project support facilities shall include adequate
purpose-designed lighting for all streets, parking areas, sidewalks and
around buildings and outdoor facilities.
L. Contractor camps and project support facilities shall be adequately drained
on and away from the site.
M. Contractor camps and project support facilities shall include
paved/designated streets and parking areas with a properly prepared and
compacted base. Speed bumps/dips shall be installed on streets as required
for pedestrian safety. The camp/support facility shall include
paved/designated sidewalks for all areas to be utilized as pedestrian
walkways and shall include small diameter crushed stone as ground cover
in unpaved areas around all buildings.
11.3 Minimum Safety Standards for Contractor Camp Buildings and Project
Support Buildings
A. The minimum clear spacing between non-combustible buildings larger than
548 m2 (5,900 ft
2) and/or between clusters of smaller buildings totaling
more than 548 m2 (5,900 ft
2) shall be 6.1 m (20 ft). The minimum clear
spacing between smaller buildings and buildings within a cluster shall be
1.8 m (6 ft). The minimum clear spacing from perimeter fences to
buildings shall be 3 m (10 ft). See SAES-M-100.
B. The building’s structural design shall be for applicable loads and in
accordance with SAES-M-100, including wind loads per SAES-A-112.
Building frames shall be supported on concrete footings.
C. Camp accommodation rooms shall have not less than 4.6 m2 (50 ft
2) of air-
conditioned living area per person, preferably at least 6.5 m2 (70 ft
2) per
occupant.
D. A separate bed shall be provided for each camp occupant. Triple deck bunk
beds are not permitted.
E. Sleeping rooms shall have an emergency egress opening, which can either
be an outward opening mandoor or a window that opens to the outside.
Emergency egress openings shall comply with SAES-M-100 and shall be
operational from inside the room without use of keys or tools. All operable
windows in accommodation rooms shall be provided with an insect screen.
F. Newly installed, relocated or renovated contractor camp buildings and
project support buildings, including portable buildings, provided for SA
and/or contractor/subcontractor personnel shall comply with SAES-M-100
as explained in the SA Safety Management Guide, Application of Saudi
Aramco Building Code to Contractor Camp and Project Support
Buildings.
G. Any newly installed, relocated or renovated building, whether portable or
fixed, that is located in a zone predicted to receive at least 3.5 kPa gauge
(0.5 psig) peak side-on overpressure from a vapor cloud explosion shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with SAES-B-014.
H. Pre-engineered modular buildings meeting SAES-M-100 equivalent
standards of quality, durability, safety, sanitation and reliability may be
proposed by the contractor for consideration by the SAPO. Proposals for
pre-engineered modular buildings shall include the manufacturer’s name,
address, phone/facsimile numbers, Internet Web site address and sufficient
product information to enable the SAPO to evaluate the suitability of such
structures.
I. Pre-engineered modular buildings shall meet the following minimum
requirements:
Welded steel skids or attached running gear.
100 mm (4 inches) minimum wall thickness.
Fully insulated walls and ceilings.
Metal or other nonflammable roof materials.
Suspended ceiling completely wired and plumbed with concealed
wiring and plumbing.
Built-in circuit breaker panel and exterior electrical connection.
Ground fault circuit interruption (GFCI) devices on all electrical
outlets within 1.8 m (6 ft) of a water source (e.g., sink, tub, toilet,
shower, etc.).
Air conditioning and heating with individual controls to maintain
temperature between 21 and 24 °C (70-75 °F).
Offices with full height walls shall be lockable and have windows
facing the outside of the building with blinds.
J. External egress doors shall swing outward and shall be provided with panic
push bars as required by SAES-M-100. Internal doors shall be painted solid
core with frame and door stopper.
K. Buildings and structures shall be electrically grounded. Metal enclosures of
power distribution panel boards shall be connected to a grounding system.
11.4 Welfare/Sanitation Facilities
A. Contractor shall provide welfare facilities (e.g., toilet/washing facilities)
for personnel at contractor camps, project support facilities and other work
sites in accordance with GI 151.006 and Section 07, Camps and Communal
Living Facilities, of the SASC.
B. Toilet facilities shall include western- and eastern-style toilets, urinals,
ablution hoses, sinks, water heaters, air extractors, mirrors, toilet paper
holders, paper towel holders, soap dispensers/dishes, coat hooks and
garbage bins.
C. Toilets shall be provided, as a minimum, according to Section 07, Table 2,
of the SASC.
D. Toilet facilities shall be easily accessible and shall be of durable and
hygienic construction consistent with their purpose and shall have adequate
lighting, ventilation and a continuous supply of water.
E. Washing facilities shall be provided in accordance with GI 151.006 and the
SASC.
F. Toilets and washing facilities shall be continuously maintained in a clean
and sanitary condition.
G. Potable (fresh) drinking water shall be readily available. Contractor shall
provide conveniently located bottled drinking water dispensers. Only water
bottles with tops that have been sealed by the supplier shall be used (i.e.,
bottles shall not be refilled except by the bottle supplier). Water bottles
shall be routinely changed and all water dispensers shall be frequently
cleaned to maintain a sanitary and fresh supply of drinking water in each
dispenser. Common drinking cups or dippers are prohibited. Disposable
paper cups or other separate cups shall be provided for each person.
H. Sun-protected rest areas shall be provided and shall be away from
operating equipment and work areas.
11.5 Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems
A. Contractor shall provide, install, operate and maintain power generation
and distribution facilities at contractor camps, project support facilities and
worksites, as needed.
B. The power system shall provide electrical power supply at 110 volts/60 Hz,
on a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week basis, or as needed.
C. Power distribution panel boards shall be labeled to identify the service of
individual breakers.
D. The entire electrical installation shall comply with the U.S. National
Electrical Code (NEC) and be tested at least annually by a qualified
electrical engineer from an independent source. The contractor shall submit
to the SAPO a copy of the electrical test certificate, upon request.
11.6 Fire Protection Systems
A. Contractor shall design, install and operate a fire water system(s) with
sufficient storage capacity to provide full fire protection coverage. Design
plans for fire protection systems shall be submitted to the SAPO for
review.
B. Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm and protection systems,
including sprinklers and portable fire extinguishers, shall be in accordance
with GI 1781.001.
C. Dedicated fire water storage capacity shall not be used for any other
purpose (e.g., drinking, bathing, ablution).
11.7 Raw Water Treatment and Drinking Water Supply Facilities
A. Contractor shall provide, install, operate and maintain all required raw
water treatment facilities, potable water distribution systems, drinking
water supply systems within the contractor’s and subcontractor’s assigned
areas in accordance with Section 01, Water, of the SASC.
B. Plans for raw water treatment and drinking water shall be reviewed by the
SA EPD prior to construction.
C. Contractor shall ensure that the bacteriological and chemical qualities of
the drinking water, including during transportation and storage, are in
accordance with Section 01, Table 10, of the SASC.
11.8 Sewage and Solid Waste Management Facilities
A. Contractor shall provide, install, operate and maintain all required sanitary
sewer systems at contractor and subcontractor assigned areas, including
contractor camps and project support facilities, in accordance with Section
02, Sanitary Wastewater and Sewerage Systems, of the SASC. The
contractor shall be responsible for installing all required sewage collection
manholes and piping, etc.
B. Contractor shall remove all solid waste and debris from contractor camp
and project support facilities on not less than a daily basis and dispose of it
at a solid waste disposal facility approved by SA.
C. Plans for sewage collection, holding, treatment and final disposal and plans
for solid waste management facilities shall be reviewed by the SA EPD
prior to construction.